Systems and methods for voice control of a medical device
US7921017B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00736
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is generally directed to systems and methods for medical care, and more particularly to systems and methods for voice control of a medical device. A first embodiment includes a voice controlled surgical system, such as a phacoemulsification system, a microphone coupled to the surgical system, and a voice controlled computer interface coupled with the surgical system. The voice controlled interface is configured to receive a request to invoke a voice command via the microphone, to listen for a voice command upon receipt of a valid request to invoke a voice command, and to forward a valid voice command upon receipt of the valid voice command to the surgical system for execution.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.